North Wales has some of the most amazing roads I've ever cycled on, so I'm incredibly lucky to say they're my local roads. Here's just one of them locally known as 'The Shelf', which also presents itself in the 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs written by Simon Warren. With it being close to two months off the road … Continue reading The Shelf Cycling Climb, Ruthin
Things Only Wales Rally GB Fans Will Understand…
Wales Rally GB is a cult classic on the WRC calendar and there's just some things only Wales Rally GB fans will understand. 1.When the valleys start rumbling, early mornings become a necessity rather than a chore. 2.Driving in a train of cars on Welsh A Roads at 6am...it becomes pretty obvious where they're all going. … Continue reading Things Only Wales Rally GB Fans Will Understand…
Erddig Park Run
I finally got round to doing my second Park Run this morning and this time it was my local run at Erddig. Walking round to the start in front of Erddig Hall to join the large group of runners (with some four-legged friends in the mix too), there was a distinct difference to the Hall … Continue reading Erddig Park Run
World’s End, Llangollen
World's End above Llangollen offers amazing cycling if you know where to go. This post looks back on an adventure there on our bikes. Waking up with a head cold I very nearly ended up curled up on the sofa to spend my Sunday watching films. After taking a rather long time to drag myself … Continue reading World’s End, Llangollen
Get Speedo Fit with Jazz Carlin
Rather than having a lazy Sunday, I was up before 9 and off to a Speedo Dive In event at my local Total Fitness gym. The whole idea behind the Dive In events is to help people progress their front crawl, and after the advert popped up in my newsfeed a few weeks ago, it … Continue reading Get Speedo Fit with Jazz Carlin
Oulton Park Duathlon, Cheshire
If you're not a great swimmer, then you might opt for a Duathlon which sticks to just the running and cycling. I tried Open Event's Duathlon at the popular motorsport location of Oulton Park, Cheshire. When your first mile is a PB you start to wonder how the race is going to pan out. With … Continue reading Oulton Park Duathlon, Cheshire
Erddig House
Bees were bumbling about. Friendly ducks greeting everyone in site...or searching for food perhaps? Either way, it was a perfect afternoon. Feeling so far from the modern world, yet not really missing it either.
Exploring Llandegla Forest With Friends
Two blog posts in one day? Should I be doing that? Who cares! Today's ride was too much fun to not write about it! Originally a ride to catch up with Anna, our group suddenly grew to include Kate, James and Ffion too. I've often found group rides to become quite difficult. People will often … Continue reading Exploring Llandegla Forest With Friends
A Windy Antur Stiniog
This year I’ve been somewhat cautious when it comes to getting onto my downhill bike.
Exploring Dolgellau: Hike & Swim
Wild swimming and its every growing popularity can help you see places from a different perspective. However, sometimes you need to hike to get to the most amazing spots. I hike Cadair Idris, Wales, and swim in Llyn Cau, which will always be my favourite wild swimming location. My bucket list is endless. My curiosity always … Continue reading Exploring Dolgellau: Hike & Swim
Lucy's Life and Bikes 